Sports: English Vocabulary List

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

"Rugby is tough and fast."

"Rugby players do not wear much protective equipment which makes the sport particularly dangerous but also incredibly exciting for spectators."

a game similar to hockey, played by two teams of eleven players on a field or grass, using sticks and a ball

"Field hockey is played outdoors."

"Field hockey is extremely popular in India and Pakistan where children often play the sport in narrow streets using makeshift equipment."

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

"Diving is an Olympic sport."

"Professional diving requires years of training because descending too quickly without proper equalization can cause serious damage to your ears."

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

"Jogging is good for your heart."

"Jogging every morning helped him lose weight but it also improved his mood and gave him more energy throughout busy days."

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

"She jogs every morning before breakfast."

"He tries to jog every morning before work to stay healthy and clear his mind for the day ahead."

the activity or sport of going upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock

"Climbing is dangerous without equipment."

"Rock climbing demands not only physical strength but also problem solving skills because every route presents unique challenges and obstacles to overcome."

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

"The athlete trained hard for the Olympics."

"Becoming a professional athlete requires sacrificing many normal activities because training must always be the highest priority in your life."

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

"I am very tired."

"After working twelve hours straight without a break she felt completely tired and exhausted beyond words."

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

"Exercise keeps you healthy."

"Regular exercise not only improves physical health but also reduces stress and anxiety according to numerous scientific studies published recently."

a piece of land used for playing a game or sport on

"The ball is on the field."

"The football team practiced their drills extensively on the damp, freshly mown field."

a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost

"He plays football every Saturday afternoon."

"Football requires both physical strength and strategic thinking because players must constantly anticipate the movements of their opponents on the field."

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

"Throw the ball to your friend."

"The quarterback threw the football accurately to the wide receiver who caught it for a touchdown."

to strike something such as a ball with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer

"Players kick the ball very hard."

"The angry soccer player kicked the ball so hard that it flew over the stadium wall and into the nearby street."

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

"Basketball is fast and exciting."

"He injured his ankle during a basketball game but continued playing because his team had no substitute players available on the bench."

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

"Baseball is fun to watch."

"Baseball is often considered America's favorite pastime but its popularity has grown significantly in Asian countries like Japan and Korea."

to make a ball move by striking it with a stick, bat, etc.

"He can hit the ball."

"The batter managed to hit the ball out of the park for a home run."

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

"Catch the ball with both hands."

"The little boy tried to catch the butterfly with his bare hands but it flew away too quickly."

a game played on ice by two teams of six skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc into the other team's goal, using long sticks

"Hockey is very physical."

"Professional hockey players risk serious injury every time they step onto the ice due to the high speed collisions that occur."

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

"Golf requires patience and focus."

"Golf may seem like a relaxing sport but maintaining concentration for four hours while walking several kilometers can be quite exhausting."

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

"Cricket is very popular there."

"A single cricket match can last up to five days which surprises people who are more accustomed to faster paced sports like basketball."

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

"Children dive into the swimming pool."

"The experienced diver prepared to dive into the deep ocean to explore the ancient shipwreck lying on the seabed."

physical exercise done in preparation for a sports competition

"Training helped him improve quickly."

"Athletes must follow a strict training regimen that includes both physical exercise and mental preparation for high pressure competitive situations."

to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

"He needs to train for the marathon."

"It takes several months to train a new employee properly because they must learn many different procedures and skills."

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

"The competition was intense."

"The competition was fierce but she managed to win first place by staying calm and focusing only on her own performance."

to join in a contest or game

"Athletes compete in many running races."

"Athletes from more than one hundred countries will compete in the upcoming Olympic Games for gold medals and national pride."

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

"Climbers climb up the mountain slowly."

"The determined mountaineer trained for months before attempting to climb the dangerous peak during the harsh winter season."

a planned event or occasion where sports competitions take place

"It is a fun game."

"The upcoming football game is expected to draw a massive crowd from both rival cities."

someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby

"She is a good player."

"The professional player signed a lucrative contract with the renowned sports team."

a point scored in some sports by putting or carrying the ball into the intended area

"The goal was scored quickly."

"Scoring a goal in the final minute of the match made him the hero of his team and the fans celebrated wildly."

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

"He got a high score."

"The final score was three to two but the losing team played better overall and simply had bad luck."

someone who trains a person or team in sport

"The coach gave helpful advice."

"The coach motivated his players by reminding them how hard they had worked all season to reach this important championship game."

a trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament or league

"They won the cup."

"The victorious team proudly lifted the championship cup after an intense final match."

to become a member of a group, club, organization, etc.

"Many people join a sports club."

"She decided to join the environmental club at her university to meet like minded people who care about protecting the planet."